Tech & Data Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Tech & Data Associate with 2-5 years of experience in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology law. The ideal candidate will have experience advising companies on a variety of privacy laws, including CCPA, CPA, VCDPA, CTDPA, GDPR, and others. A focus on data privacy compliance and security incident response is a plus. Candidates with CIPP certification and experience in AI governance will be given preference. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology and law.

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

Duties:

• Advise clients on privacy laws such as CCPA, CPA, VCDPA, CTDPA, GDPR, and others.
• Draft and review data processing agreements, information security agreements, and software/SaaS agreements.
• Provide guidance on IP, IT licensing, development, and services agreements.
• Assist clients in security incident response and compliance planning.
• Collaborate with clients to implement effective data protection strategies.
• Stay up-to-date on evolving privacy laws and regulations to provide proactive legal counsel.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Experience drafting and reviewing data processing and information security agreements.
• Strong understanding of privacy laws such as CCPA, CPA, VCDPA, CTDPA, GDPR.
• Experience in AI governance and advice (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple client matters simultaneously and independently.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to be promptly admitted in the state of Minnesota.
• CIPP certification (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and use of privacy-related legal tools.
• Ability to advise clients on complex legal issues regarding technology and data privacy.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee resource benefits, including counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance.
• Parenting classes and paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
• Paid parking for senior associates.
• Retirement plan with financial planning, SS and Medicare planning, 401k/Roth options, and firm-paid profit-sharing contribution.

Law offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico and China. The legal practice has sixty-four years of professional law experience. There are eleven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking-financial services, employment-labor, energy and health law. A fairly large team of results-driven attorneys and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. Pro-bono work is endorsed at the legal practice.